For Ukrainians in Germany
Free education and career resources for Ukrainians in Berlin
Verified options for language, mentoring, and skills. Every TEEI programme is free and open to 85,000+ Ukrainians already living in Berlin.
Language Learning
Free Language Courses in Berlin
7 verified programmes for Ukrainians in Berlin. TEEI conversation practice is free and online. Local courses are listed alongside.
TEEI Language Programmes
Free, fully online, run by The Educational Equality Institute. Join from anywhere with an internet connection.
TEEI Language Connect
- Language
- English
- Format
- online
- Level
- A1-C2
- Cost
- Free
1-to-1 video practice with volunteer conversation partners
See detailsBabbel (via TEEI)
- Language
- German
- Format
- online
- Level
- A1-B2
- Cost
- Free
Access through TEEI language programme
See detailsLocal Language Courses in Berlin
In-person and hybrid courses in Berlin. Many are free for refugees through government funding.
Volkshochschule Berlin (VHS)
- Language
- German
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-C1
- Cost
- Free for refugees with BAMF voucher
Integration courses (Integrationskurs) funded by BAMF across 12 Berlin VHS locations
Visit ProviderSprachenatelier Berlin
- Language
- German
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-C2
- Cost
- Reduced rates for refugees; BAMF courses available
Intensive and evening courses in Friedrichshain
Visit ProviderGoethe-Institut Berlin
- Language
- German
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-C2
- Cost
- Scholarships available for refugees
Mitteldeutsches Institut Berlin
- Language
- German
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-C1
- Cost
- Free with BAMF voucher or Bildungsgutschein
BAMF-certified integration and job-related language courses
Visit ProviderTech Training & Upskilling in Berlin
Free and funded training in web development, data, and design. TEEI provides DataCamp access and structured upskilling at no cost.
Google Career Certificates
IT Support, Data Analytics, Project Management, UX Design, Cybersecurity
- Cost
- Free for refugees via scholarship
DCI Digital Career Institute Berlin
Full-stack Web Development, Data Science, Cloud Computing
- Cost
- Free with Bildungsgutschein (education voucher)
University Access in Berlin
Universities in Berlin with pathways for Ukrainians: guest auditing, preparatory tracks, online degrees.
Freie Universitat Berlin
Welcome@FUBerlin programme for refugees
- Eligibility
- Refugees with prior university education and German B2+
- Cost
- Free
Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin
Refugee access programme and preparatory courses
- Eligibility
- Refugees meeting academic and language requirements
- Cost
- Free
Technische Universitat Berlin
In(2)TU Berlin integration programme for refugees
- Eligibility
- Refugees with STEM background and German language skills
- Cost
- Free
Kiron Open Higher Education
Online degree pathways for refugees
- Eligibility
- Refugees and displaced persons
- Cost
- Free
Career & Employment
Career Resources for Ukrainians in Berlin
Free career mentoring through TEEI, plus local employers, job boards, and counselling services. Technology is Berlin's anchor sector.
Major Employers with Refugee Initiatives
Public hiring programmes and integration initiatives for refugees in Berlin.
SAP
Technology
Refugee Integration ProgrammeRefugee and newcomer hiring programme across German offices
View CareersSiemens
Technology
Refugee Integration ProgrammeRefugee integration programme for qualified professionals
View CareersDeutsche Telekom
Telecommunications
Refugee Integration ProgrammeRefugee internship and qualification programmes
View CareersJob Boards & Employment Portals
Where to look for jobs in Berlin: refugee-focused boards, government portals, and the major national platforms.
Career Counselling & Mentoring
TEEI Mentorship pairs you with a professional in your field for free, ongoing one-to-one guidance. Local services add qualification-recognition support.
TEEI Mentors for Ukraine
1-to-1 career mentoring with professionals
- Cost
- Free
Berliner Beratungszentrum fur Migration und Gute Arbeit (BEMA)
Migration counselling and fair work advisory
- Cost
- Free
TEEI in Berlin
How The Educational Equality Institute Supports Ukrainians in Berlin
4 active TEEI programmes serve Ukrainians in Berlin and across Germany. Free, online, run with volunteer mentors and language partners over secure video. For the wider picture, see all of Germany or browse by country.
Language Connect
EstablishedMentors for Ukraine
EstablishedTEEI Language Courses
EstablishedUpskilling and Employment Programme
ActiveSuccess Stories from Berlin
Real outcomes from TEEI participants in Berlin.
Community & Support
Ukrainian Community Resources in Berlin
Ukrainian community groups, integration counselling, and government refugee services in Berlin. Housing, legal advice, document services, cultural events.
Ukrainian Organisations
Ukrainisches Haus Berlin (Ukrainian House Berlin)
Cultural and community centre
- Cultural events and exhibitions
- Community networking
- Information sessions for newcomers
- Legal orientation
Vitsche Berlin
Ukrainian civic initiative
- Political advocacy
- Community organising
- Cultural events
- Volunteer coordination
Ukrainisches Generalkonsulat Berlin
Consular services
- Document services
- Legal assistance
- Passport renewal
Integration & Welfare Support
Integration counselling, family support, employment guidance, housing assistance. Usually free for refugees.
Berliner Willkommenszentrum
Municipal welcome centre
- Initial orientation for newcomers
- Referrals to services
- Multi-language counselling
Government Refugee Services
Residence permits, asylum processing, qualification recognition, and integration referrals. Essential for legal status.
Landesamt fur Fluchtlingsangelegenheiten Berlin (LAF)
State refugee affairs office
- Refugee registration and accommodation
- Social benefits processing
- Temporary protection coordination
BAMF Regional Office Berlin
Federal migration and refugee authority
- Integration course allocation
- Recognition of foreign qualifications
- Asylum and protection processing
Common Questions
Questions about resources in Berlin
The blockers that come up most often. Anything else: contact@theeducationalequalityinstitute.org.
What free German courses are available for Ukrainians in Berlin?
Ukrainians in Berlin can access free German courses through Volkshochschule (VHS) across 12 locations with a BAMF integration voucher, subsidised courses at Sprachenatelier and Goethe-Institut, and BAMF-certified courses at Mitteldeutsches Institut. TEEI Language Connect offers free online German and English conversation practice.
How do I enrol in a BAMF integration course in Berlin?
Contact the BAMF regional office in Berlin or your local Jobcenter. You will receive a Berechtigungsschein (entitlement certificate) that lets you attend an integration course at any BAMF-approved provider free of charge. The course includes 600 hours of German language and 100 hours of civic orientation.
Are there free tech training programmes for refugees in Berlin?
Yes. ReDI School Berlin offers free web development, data analytics, and cloud computing courses. DataCamp access is free through TEEI. DCI Digital Career Institute provides full-stack and data science programmes free with a Bildungsgutschein. Google Career Certificates offers refugee scholarships.
How can I get career mentoring in Berlin as a Ukrainian professional?
TEEI Mentors for Ukraine offers free 1-to-1 career mentoring with professionals. Sessions cover CV adaptation for the German market, interview practice, and job search strategy. Sign up at theeducationalequalityinstitute.org.
What documents do I need to work in Berlin as a Ukrainian refugee?
With temporary protection (Aufenthaltserlaubnis nach Section 24 AufenthG), you have the right to work in Germany without a separate work permit. Register at the Landesamt fur Fluchtlingsangelegenheiten (LAF) and obtain your electronic residence permit. Your Ukrainian qualifications may need recognition through anabin or the IHK.
One clear step in Berlin
Choose your starting point. Every TEEI programme is free, online, and open to Ukrainians anywhere. 200+ learners are already with us.
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